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AK14 EDO

2014 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,540 mi
Last recorded132,540 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 EDO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 132,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush starting to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush starting to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 132,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush starting to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush starting to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 195,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 195,938 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 107,073 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad caliper anti-rattle/securing clip missing

Under-tray fitted not allowing or obscuring view of certain components and engine bay area (lower)

Vehicle tested wet

Fail 20 Dec 2019 107,073 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad caliper anti-rattle/securing clip missing

Under-tray fitted not allowing or obscuring view of certain components and engine bay area (lower)

Vehicle tested wet

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 95,164 miles

DPF filter fitted emissions to low to read

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake anti rattle clip missing

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 95,164 miles

Offside Front brake anti rattle clip missing

DPF filter fitted emissions to low to read

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inside and outside edges.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 44,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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AK14 EDO is a 2014 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2014 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 65,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK14 EDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK14 EDO is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 11 April 2014.

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